“Jersey Shore” Returns with More Drama

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back to the beach, the cast of "Jersey Shore" fist pumps its way through Miami for Season 2. "More drama, more hookups," Snooki promises of the new season, which is set to premiere at July 29 10 p.m. ET on MTV.

MTV’s “Jersey Shore” kicked off its second season with plenty of drama and a few grenades.

With their usual Seaside Heights pad fouled by wintry weather, Snooki, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, Jenni “J-Woww” and the rest of the “Shore” crew have embarked on a road trip, bringing their fist pumping ways to sunny Miami.

Fist Pumps for "Jersey Shore" The Final Season

Once arrived, the show features two major storylines amid the familiar backdrop of hot-tubing, primping and clubbing. (As for GTL – gyms, tan, and laundry – well, that will have to wait until later this season…Although, Snooki did say having to hand wash clothes in a sink made her feel like a “pilgrim in the freakin’ ‘20s”).

In what could shape up to be the defining conflict of the new season, though, it’s looking like it’s all the women of the “Shore” house against Angelina Pivarnick of Staten Island, New York.

Angelina left early from the show the first season after having sparred with several cast members. On Thursday’s episode, she says she’s grateful to get another chance back on the show -- but it’s clear her housemates aren’t going to make up so easy.

A few scenes of passive-aggressive cattiness lead to this full-throated exchange in the girls' cab on the cast’s first night out clubbing: